Hikers find crashed car in suburban Chicago with body inside

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say three young hikers found a crashed car in a suburban Chicago field that contained the body of a man reported missing two weeks earlier.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday after the car was spotted near Mundelein. The Daily Herald reports authorities confirmed Monday the body of 76-year-old Dale Kropke was in the driver’s seat. Cause of death wasn’t immediately released.

A preliminary investigation found Kropke’s car left a road and went through the field before crashing into a grove of trees. Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko says said additional details would be released after an autopsy is completed.

Kropke was reported missing from Round Lake Park after last being seen March 4 on his way to a medical appointment. The crash is under investigation.

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